I like how the front of the original Raven looks as the 2nd one looks just like a normal case.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyhorsejohnny

Bud I hope you're using Price Match option. Just the CPU you can get for $331.79 instead of $340.60. And do you really nead 3x WD Caviar Blacks 1TB ? Take that $100 and spend it on the case.

unfortunately I do need 3 terabytes of storage as I almost have 2 terabytes full of movies, anime and music not to mention a crap ton of stock photography I use for school and will eventually use for work (after I graduate)

my current drives are a little older and are starting to crap out, my plan is to eventually have a NAS setup instead of having all that storage just in my one computer then anyone on the network can access the files.

which case would you suggest instead of the Raven? and yes I would be using the price match option or getting premier partner at NCIX.

originally I was going to go with a mountain mods case which I want later on when I go water cooling, just not sure how long till I go water cooling though as I have read that it can be a lengthy process till you get it right.

Seriously Vintank, really good build, have fun getting all these part together and post on workblog my friend!!!!

Ask for more.

will post a worklog once I get all the parts hopefully by november I should have them all
(I know a lot can change by then but hey then I update my parts list)

as for the Raven case Miggs78, I like the uniqueness of it, just have to figure out how to change the LED light on the top from blue to red, watched/read some reviews on the case and I think it will be good, besides someone has to try it out right :P
but thanks for the suggestions

I'd be tempted to try out the new Corsair Case (if you don't mind the weight of steel vs alum)

You'll have a blast with that Rig!!

just checked out that case and it looks solid, as for weight I never concern myself with
that factor when looking at a case, I don't plan on moving it around much besides with a heavier case I can get a workout moving it around so no gym membership needed

will definately have to put some more thought into the case now

Quote:

Originally Posted by miggs78

Pretty good list, just change the case, that Raven isn't all that good, I would even get ab ugglier case like a HAF 932 before I get a Raven..

Even a Cosmos S is much better case..

what have you heard/seen about the case that leads you to say that it isn't a good case, I really appreciate input and opinions especially since I have never seen the case in person I have only seen video reviews and pictures.

I'd be tempted to try out the new Corsair Case (if you don't mind the weight of steel vs alum)

You'll have a blast with that Rig!!

Well nowadays, aluminum cases are just getting overrated, with the build quality and awesomeness you can get in a Steel case, it's not even funny.. They are very good steel cases, but seriously nowadays, cases like the HAF 932, it's really built well, has almost everything you want, and for $160 you ain't going wrong. Although I found the Corsair a little expensive, a steel case for $300.. The CM ATCS 840 is a pretty big case too, I rather spend some $300 on an aluminum case like that, steel cases shouldn't be all that expensive..